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3. DIVISION OF PRACTICS
3.3 YOUTH LEADERSHIP (RELS)
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PLEASE NOTE:
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) have been approved as university-equivalent courses by the Under-graduate
Academic Council of Trinity Western University.
DS – indicates a potential Directed Study course.
F = Fall Semester
S = Spring Semester
Courses without a date are available every year
Q = Quorum – courses offered if enrolment quorum is reached
2011/2012 - indicates when a course is probably offered.
Courses with a date are offered on a rotation basis if enrolment quorum is reached.
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RELS 231 Youth Leadership - F
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies a variety of contemporary North American youth cultures. A variety of youth ministry philosophies, strategies and programs are surveyed to determine suitability for both church and non-church contexts.
RELS 232 Contemporary Youth Issues S
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies major current issues facing Canadian and American youth. Issues to be discussed include selfacceptance, peer pressure, relationships with parents, friendships, dating, sex, eating disorders, substance abuse, fashion and music.
COUN 245 Foundations of Counselling I - F
3 sem. hrs.
This foundational course will provide students with an overview of Christian counselling. Focus will be on the role of the Christian worker in dealing with specific needs in their own congregation and community. Basic counselling methodologies as well as the student’s personal growth will be emphasized.
RELS 338 Local Church Leadership & Administration – F
3 sem. hrs.
A study of church administration and the leadership issues involved in church ministry. Topics include church facilities, building projects, architecture, financing, promotion, meetings and parliamentary law. Students will practice and use the principles of established parliamentary procedure for the chairing of effective meetings. Required for all graduating students seeking ministerial credentials. (Note: for those in the B.R.E. Program, assignments will be geared to their major.) RELS 430 Marriage and Family Counselling - S 3 sem. hrs. A seminar approach focusing on premarital, marital, family issues and specific problems related to the family. The student's self-examination of these areas will be encouraged. This course prepares the student to counsel premarital, marital and family related concerns. Research papers will be presented and discussed by class participants. Recommended prerequisite: Counselling.
RELS 432 Career Youth Leadership - F
3 sem. hrs.
This course studies vocational youth work. It discusses working philosophies, annual planning strategies, use of media and ongoing professional development. It also focuses on mobilizing youth, relationships with parents, volunteers, sponsors, and church staff. (Prerequisites: RELS 233 Youth Leadership and RELS 232 Contemporary Youth Issues).
RELS 435, 436y Youth Leadership Internship
1-3 sem. hrs.
An organized program for participation in youth ministry activities under the supervision of an experienced youth pastor. In addition to youth ministry activities, students meet with the youth ministry director for one hour on alternate weeks in a practical work seminar. In both the Fall and Spring semesters, interns may achieve 1.5 credits per semester for 10 hours of practical involvement per week. Normally internships are restricted to students in their third or fourth year of studies.
If you have any questions about programs here at Summit Pacific College,
please contact Darin 604-851-7222 or Sarah 604-851-7224 (Toll Free 1.800.976.8388)
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